Karapat Dive Gran Canaria is a professional diving center located in Telde, very close to Playa Melenara and just 15 minutes from the prestigious El Cabrón Marine Reserve. Authorized by the Canary Islands Government, the center has been operating since 2014, offering a complete diving experience in the Canary archipelago.
The center stands out for its extensive facilities of over 200m², which include reception, specialized shop, air and nitrox filling room, equipped changing rooms, showers, lockers, equipment storage area and, notably, its own indoor pool where students complete their first practices in a controlled and safe environment. The training classroom is spacious and equipped with modern teaching materials.
It offers SSI and PADI certified courses ranging from beginner to professional level, with programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Rescue Diver and Instructor Development Course. The instructors, led by Oscar, are highly qualified and stand out for their professionalism, patience and ability to instill confidence in students. The team is fluent in several languages, primarily Spanish and English, facilitating training for international divers.
Access to over 15 dive sites is one of the center's major attractions. The proximity to El Cabrón Marine Reserve, declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest by the European Union in 2001, allows divers to explore one of the richest underwater ecosystems in the Canaries. During dives, it is common to spot manta rays, octopuses, cuttlefish, trumpetfish and a wide variety of endemic marine fauna.
Customers particularly value the center's teaching methodology, which combines flexible theory (in-person or online), pool practice and multiple open water dives. The professional equipment is in excellent condition and is included in the courses along with accident insurance and certification processing. Reviews highlight the peace of mind and safety that instructors convey, as well as the value for money of the services.
Karapat Dive differentiates itself through its philosophy of putting students first, combining technical quality with a friendly approach and camaraderie. The center has built a solid reputation since its founding, becoming a national reference for recreational diving in Gran Canaria.